Amatignak Island
Island Westernmost Aleutian island of the United States
At the western edge of the Aleutians, Amatignak registers among the westernmost US points; its cliffs and remote seas attract only scientific teams and occasional birdwatchers.
How to Get to Amatignak Island #
Amatignak is in the Aleutian chain; access is by private vessel from larger ports such as Dutch Harbor. There are no regular transport services; any approach requires careful expedition planning.
Tips for Visiting Amatignak Island #
- Amatignak Island contains the westernmost point of the United States by longitude - bring a decent map and a good compass for the full sense of place.
- Logistics are difficult: there are no services and landing requires a boat; plan carefully and carry communication equipment.
- Best visited in summer when seas and weather are least hostile.
Best Time to Visit Amatignak Island #
Summer offers the only practical weather window for visiting remote Aleutian islands.
Weather & Climate near Amatignak Island #
Amatignak Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in March). Temperatures range from -1°C to 10°C. Abundant rainfall (1242 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and windy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and windy conditions.
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March
March is the coolest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (163 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and windy conditions.
